Political Debates and County Nominee Hustle in Polk County
In Osceola on October 21 1905 Democrats and Populists debated county ticket choices and party control. The record details nominations for sheriff county judge and superintendent plus tensions with Gen Hurst and his committee, party loyalty versus independence, and a passel of local figures vying for patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Polk County
Grad Thelen
Shelby, Polk Co
Kebr
Thelen Ridge
Gerge Hurst
W. B. Jones
W. J. Irancas
County
Qhities
Thelan
MvQune Wavla
Utterle
Iattia
Rydberg
Pha
Rigas
Cen- Mh
Lat Lee
Balland Wm
Neréd
Nnc
D. A. Burritt
Polk
Ounemure
Abe
Geo. McCoy
Gen Hurst Committee
Wil
Austin
Ed Thompson
Doc Sharp
Sam Philips
Cyorad Thelen
Kraus -Leibee
Populist Figures Question Party Standings
A fragmentary note questions Pop Co figures and their party’s records, suggesting some speakers avoid opposing it when it is accessible. The text hints at controversy around public support and record claims with a critical tone toward populist leaders.
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Pop Co
Peete
County tax levies rise with year changes
York county increased levy from 5 mills last year to 6 mills this year while Polk county shows a shift from 7 percent to 6 mills. Some residents argue the administration is economical despite rising costs and public works like paving.
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York County
Polk
County
Fragmentary note hints at personal message
A garbled line reads like a personal note addressing Mr Cor and Gene with fragmented phrases about looking and wanting something unclear. The legibility is poor and no definite event or context emerges.
Populist Tax Debate Faces Polk County Voters
The Polk County Democrat exposes alleged fraud and double standards in populist led taxes and finances. It argues increased valuations and levies raise county taxes while claiming spending cuts, calls for public debates in Shelby Osceola and Stromsburg, and urges voting the Republican ticket to curb what it calls extravagant administration.
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Shelby
Osceola
Stromsburg
Polk County
Font Bay
Holcomb
Poynter
Cornell
Pops
Nebraska
Alllows
General Fund
Polk
Mr Cornish in The Attitude of Wy
The fragment mentions Mr Cornish and a quoted line about attitude and a string, indicating a clipped sketch or quotation. No clear event, date, or full context is provided to define a complete news item.
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Mr. Cornish
Mr Cornish Platform Debate Prompts Square Deal Question
In a campaign snippet the Record critiques Mr Cornish and Mr Campbell. The piece notes Walrath backing Cornish, questions if Cornish dares to declare a platform, and implies Campbell offers a square deal while Cornish may defer to injunctions. Voters are urged to consider who will administer justice.
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Campbell
Cornish
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